Judas Priest's Rob Halford talks "Invincible Shield," Dolly Parton, acceptance in metal community

It's been six years since Judas Priest released their last album, but on Friday, the British Heavy Metal pioneers returned with their 19th studio effort, ‘Invincible Shield.'

Since 2018's ‘Firepower’, the ‘Breaking the Law’ hitmakers have had a rollercoaster journey and the culmination of emotions endured by Priest's core songwriters in that time resulted in one of the band's most ferocious and introspective records to date.

Throughout this record, all five band members are firing on all cylinders and perform with conviction that hasn't been heard since 1990's ‘Painkiller’ album.

Speaking with Global News journalist Adam Wallis, lead singer Rob "Metal God" Halford emphasized the importance of writing music that will connect with Priest fans — or "heavy metal maniacs" — and being able to show them that they're not alone in whatever troubles they face.

Additionally, Halford recounted his experience sharing the stage with country queen Dolly Parton, he and his bandmates recent health scares, getting sober to keep his vocal cords in tact, being an openly-gay frontman in a less-inclusive time and the importance of acceptance within the heavy metal scene.

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